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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Seven of the freed hostages have been returned to Israel, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a volunteer organization focused on the safe return of the abductees in Gaza.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Thereafter, the freed captives will be flown to hospitals across Israel, which have already cleared dedicated departments.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
And freed from the client-benefactor relationship that aid engenders, African nations are insisting upon local processing and refining to retain more of the downstream benefits.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Nationals freed up one spot on the 40-man roster by outrighting Mason Thompson, a four-year major league veteran righty, to Triple-A Rochester per the official transactions log on his roster page.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Held for 505 days filled with abuse and isolation up to almost the end, Shem Tov was freed in February of this year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The hijacker was killed when Turkish commandos stormed the airliner and freed the 40 passengers and crew.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Rhamondre Stevenson continues to run hard, freed (for now) from the demons that followed his fumbling issues early in the season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Under his leadership, the project freed 40 innocent people from prison, including former NFL player Brian Banks.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Seven of the freed hostages have been returned to Israel, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a volunteer organization focused on the safe return of the abductees in Gaza.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Thereafter, the freed captives will be flown to hospitals across Israel, which have already cleared dedicated departments.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Once she is freed, Dek discover the robot is missing her bottom half.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
And freed from the client-benefactor relationship that aid engenders, African nations are insisting upon local processing and refining to retain more of the downstream benefits.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Nationals freed up one spot on the 40-man roster by outrighting Mason Thompson, a four-year major league veteran righty, to Triple-A Rochester per the official transactions log on his roster page.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Held for 505 days filled with abuse and isolation up to almost the end, Shem Tov was freed in February of this year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The hijacker was killed when Turkish commandos stormed the airliner and freed the 40 passengers and crew.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Rhamondre Stevenson continues to run hard, freed (for now) from the demons that followed his fumbling issues early in the season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Under his leadership, the project freed 40 innocent people from prison, including former NFL player Brian Banks.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Millions remain far from liberated from economic pressure, and few of us feel burdened by an excess of free time.—
Arianna Huffington,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Translation: this is cosmic support for becoming a more expansive, liberated version of you — one who knows their worth and isn’t afraid to explore new horizons.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
12 Oct. 2025
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The company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike most years, the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee didn't cause much drama.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The last time San Diego State opened a men’s basketball season against Long Beach State, in 2010, Kawhi Leonard and the Aztecs trailed by one deep into the second half and needed three 3s by backup guard James Rahon to grind out a nervy road win.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The same happened to all the Sardinian suspects, who were officially cleared in 1989.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors cleared all of the shooting officers, who said their safety was threatened.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Overbey saved money stocking up on organic chocolate bars and sparkling waters while shopping on an overstock site.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Later in the first round Baltimore drafted Lamar Jackson, the sort of generational talent who very likely would have saved Grier’s job.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tricia Mpisi, a South African influencer who attended an early screening of Wicked in 2024, detailed how Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande rescued her from an unfortunate incident in which a glass of champagne spilled all over her.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Mitzi was one of 26 dogs and puppies who were rescued from a backyard breeder.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Beijing would be relieved that the United States is no longer muddying and in fact strengthening its nonsupport for independence.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jax feels relieved not only that Jax remained a perfect good boy, but also because the blinds did not fall on him and hurt him.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Varsho redeemed himself in the fourth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Freed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freed. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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